Re: Problems adding a new computer to existing network
- From: Chuck <none@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:59:05 -0800
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:34:02 -0800, "drose01"
<drose01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Any time you build a computer yourself, you risk problems.
>> # Do you know that the network components are good? Did you run a self-test
>> from device manager?
>> # How are you connecting the new computer? Did you try another Ethernet cable /
>> router port (maybe one already tested on another computer)?
>> # Do you see any lights on the new computer (either the Ethernet or WiFi card)
>> that leads you to believe that it's working?
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>Thanks for your input.
>
>1) I believe the wireless card and the ethernet adapter are good. Both have
>been used successfully on other computers. I do not know how to do a self
>test from device manager other than to see that it says "this device is
>working properly", which it does
>
>2) I have connected to the network with known working ethernet cables and
>ports- no luck
>
>3) Yes, lights on the ethernet card are on; and the wireless utility is
>showing that it is receiving a strong signal from the network
>
>(Also, I have now installed SP2 with no change in the problem-thanks for the
>link Joe)
>
>The problem seems to be independent of my local network, because I
>disconnected the router and connected my PC directly to the modem by the
>ethernet port- still no luck connecting to the internet. The network
>connections icon for my ethernet card was again stuck on "acquiring network
>address" forever.
>
>Somehow the computer cannot configure itself to make internet or network
>connections. Is there an explanation or a fix???
Well, your symptoms suggest LSP / Winsock corruption, though that is a more
common problem with computers that have been on the network for a while. But
it's either that, or a physical issue. And the message "this device is working
properly" is about all you'll get there.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html
Check the router, and make sure that it's not filtering by MAC address. The
fact that the computer won't connect directly to the modem is not that
significant - that may be a MAC address issue too. You do know that the router
is connecting successfully to the Internet normally?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-different-devices-to-your.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-different-devices-to-your.html
And do us both a favour, and post after my replies please.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
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